Fun, relaxing, safe and Christ-centred holidays!

Come by yourself, with friends or as a family knowing that you have been prayed for before you arrive. From your chalet, explore the renowned region of the Three Valleys, before being welcomed back at the end of the day by a friendly team with a cup of tea and slice of homemade cake. Richmond has been providing quality Christian ski holidays since 2007 – let us give you a holiday to remember!

Ski-in, Ski-out at 2000m

Chalet des Neiges is in the fantastic, snow-sure Reberty Village, alongside the piste so you can ski to the door.
Come by yourself, with friends or family, and enjoy outstanding service provided by our Christian staff team.

Let our guests tell you about our holidays!

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Explore The Three Valleys

As the largest ski area in the world, the Three Valleys has plenty on offer both on and off the slopes. From regular markets to firework shows, great food and a stunning sports centre with a view, it's full of life.

Learn to Ski Week

New to skiing?
With a private instructor giving lessons from the chalet, now is the time to give skiing a go if you’ve not yet tried! Already love to ski? Bring a friend and share the joy!

Ministry Leaders

Photo of Kevin and Catherine Mentzel, Richmond ministry leaders

Kevin and Catherine Mentzel

29 Mar - 12 Apr 2025

Kevin served in the Royal Engineers before training for ordained ministry in the Church of England. He served as a curate in Kent, school chaplain, and assistant minister in Fulham.  Kevin served as an Army Chaplain for 18 years, seeing operational tours in Northern Ireland and Iraq. Kevin preaches in churches in Oxfordshire and is a Volunteer Police Chaplain. Kevin is married to Catherine, and they have two daughters.
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Paul Nation

Paul Nation

01-08 Feb 2025

Paul and his wife previously led the Vineyard Church in Bournemouth. Today, Paul heads the customer support team of one of the UK’s leading Church Management system software providers. Paul is married to Fiona, a teacher, and they have three grown-up children.  
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Ant and Jo Thorpe

Ant Thorpe

18 Jan - 01 Feb 2025

Ant is a Pastor working in leadership, strategy, and discipleship at a local church in Bournemouth. He is passionate about people, culture, apologetics, and film. Having studied Philosophy and Literature and an MA in Theology, he enjoys exploring how all these intersect in meaningful and thought-provoking ways. He also co-owns a photography and video business.  Married to his wonderful wife, Jo, they’re always up for an adventure.
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Owen Gallacher, ministry leader with Richmond

Owen Gallacher

22-29 Mar 2025

Owen is from a non-denominational church background however was ordained into the Anglican Church in 2013. He is now a Pastor to Postgraduate students. In his free time Owen enjoys making things, playing sport and walking in the forest.
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Steve & Katrina Woodcock

08-22 Feb 2025

Steve & Katrina are senior pastors of Five Valleys Christian Fellowship in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Steve is an experienced youth worker and spends half of his working week in a local secondary school mentoring students. Katrina works as an early years practitioner, she loves helping and supporting families as they journey through life.
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Greg Downes

Greg Downes

08-22 Mar 2025

Greg Downes is the Director of Kingfisher Ministries, which employs him to equip the church in evangelism and train leaders in mission. Greg makes his home in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, is married to Tamie and has two young daughters. He has been an ordained minister of the Church of England for 25 years and is a Benedictine Oblate of Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight. He has served as a school teacher, church leader, prison chaplain, university lecturer and college chaplain.
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Lorraine Kingsley

28 Dec 2024 - 11 Jan 2025

Lorraine has a Masters in Theology & Leadership and is passionate about all things related to pioneering leadership and living out Jesus’ call to radical discipleship among those on the margins. Together Lorraine and Vern love to go for long bike rides around the New Forest and Purbecks, and also like going out for curries.
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Photo of Tim and Helen Miller

Helen and Tim Miller

21-28 Dec 2024

Helen and Tim are both lecturers at Moorlands College where Helen oversees the postgraduate programmes and Tim looks after the foundation year. They have both worked overseas but are now happily settled in Bournemouth, where they are both very involved in their local church.
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Jonny Abbott

Jonny Abbott

11-18 Jan 2025

Jonny Abbott is the Student Pastor at St Aldates, a church in heart of Oxford which sees many Students discover what it means to be formed by Jesus, for a life of purpose (staldates.org.uk). Jonny is married to Chloe, of whom he proposed to on top of Becca Red in the 3 vallees!
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Peter & Sue Burns

22 Feb - 08 Mar 2025

Peter is pastor of Nailsea Baptist Church in North Somerset. He has been in ministry for 20+ years and he also serves as an Ambassador for Open Doors as well as regularly contributing to Premier Christian Radio.  Peter travels with his wife, Sue,  who delight in their two fabulous adult children and the most delightful grandson.   
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Ski Extras

With a wide range of flight options, a train connection or a 9 hour drive from Calais, there’s lot of choice for getting there.

Avoid queuing at the lift pass office on your first morning: book your lift pass in advance with Richmond.

Pre-order your skis with us to minimise time spent in the shop and maximise time on the slopes.

There are so many activities to enjoy in the mountains from snow shoe walks to spas and mountain restaurants to local markets!

Lessons couldn’t be easier with two local ski schools right outside the chalet. Group lesson or a private instructor – you choose.

Kids have fun while you have the chance to venture a little further when you book into lunch clubs. For children aged 5 to 12.

Ski Programmes

Let our friendly and encouraging leaders coach and inspire you! These weeks are designed to bring like-minded people together to enjoy shared activities and meet people with similar passions.